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Bank Portering Officer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 177-CORP-8279203
Job summary
To be a member of the Portering and Security team providing a customer focused service to patients, staff and visitors to the James Paget University Hospital. Experience of similar roles is desirable but not essential. Those who are willing to go above and beyond in contributing towards a safe and secure environment and assisting in the treatment of patients should feel at home in this role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity to join the Portering and Security Department as a Portering and Security Officer has arisen.
As a Portering and Security Officer at the James Paget University Hospital, amongst other duties, you will work as part of a team charged with maintaining effective patient flow, and ensuring patient and staff safety across the site.
Armed with the capacity to defuse potentially violent situations, the ability to communicate effectively, and a passion for playing your part in the provision of the very best patient care, you will play a key role in the operational effort of the hospital.
This is a bank position and shift times will include nights and weekend working. The department is looking for reliable, regularly available and keen individuals to boost and support our hard working team.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
177-CORP-8279203
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective Portering and Security Service to all Wards and Departments in accordance with established procedures. For a more detailed job description, please see attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective Portering and Security Service to all Wards and Departments in accordance with established procedures. For a more detailed job description, please see attached
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good Literacy skills
Desirable
- Health & Safety Training
- Manual Handling Training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with a large Team
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and prioritise tasks
- Good communication skills - to be able to interact effectively with the public and colleagues
- Have appropriate skills to diffuse and de-escalate aggressive behaviour in patients and the public
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good Literacy skills
Desirable
- Health & Safety Training
- Manual Handling Training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with a large Team
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and prioritise tasks
- Good communication skills - to be able to interact effectively with the public and colleagues
- Have appropriate skills to diffuse and de-escalate aggressive behaviour in patients and the public
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)